You’ve seen Skycam in operation in NFL games and in feature films for those remarkable shots that seem to follow the ball in the air. Skycam is a computer-controlled, stabilized, cable-suspended aerial camera system. It maneuvers the camera through three dimensions often over a football field or arena. The camera package weighs over 30 lbs. […]... Keep reading >

The airlines naturally worry about battery leakage, fire or explosion. Bad enough on land, but potentially disastrous on an airplane. Last year, the FAA said that lithium-ion batteries were sparking airplane fires once every 10 days on average. The International Air Transport Association is now instructing its 300 airline members to restrict lithium-powered smart bags. […]... Keep reading >

Ready to produce your documentary? If you want to have a shot at Netflix, you will have to use a 4K camera with a true 4K sensor. Camera Requirements 4K Resolution: Camera must have a true 4K sensor (equal to or greater than 4096 photosites wide). Recording Format: Minimum of 16-bit Linear or 10-bit Log […]... Keep reading >

SlingStudio offers wireless multi camera production. It can connect to iPhones and Android phones. Add a $349 Camera Link accessory, and it will connect to any DSLR or video camera with an HDMI port. And it does this wirelessly over a private 802.11ac (2.4Ghz or 5Ghz) WiFi network. The video can be up to 1080p/60 […]... Keep reading >

To learn how to shoot 360 video, you'll need to learn about the two types of 360 video. Then look at the three types of 360 cameras. When you begin experimenting, you can manipulate the stitch line, but your hand or body will always be in the shot.... Keep reading >

The Steadicam® is now 40 years old. The Steadicam was invented and developed by Garret Brown who won 5 Academy Awards for it. Let’s look at some of the high points of its contribution to the film and video language. The first use of a Steadicam was in the film Bound For Glory about the […]... Keep reading >